KKR IPL 2025 Squad: Kolkata Knight Riders Full List of Players, Auction Buys with Price, Top Signings

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KKR IPL 2025 Full Squad: Kolkata Knight Riders have stacked up a potent squad in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The IPL 2024 was a grand success for the KKR as they lifted their third title, the first in a decade.

Venkatesh Iyer became the most expensive buy for KKR as they paid Rs 23.75 crore for him. The Knights have also signed South African duo Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje. The Knight Riders have finished their business with 21 players.

Kolkata Knight Riders maximized their retention quota by securing six key players to form a strong foundation for IPL 2025. Rinku Singh, the star of several thrilling finishes, was their most significant retention, reaffirming his value to the franchise. The experienced Caribbean duo of Andre Russell and Sunil Narine also remain integral to KKR's plans, bringing power and versatility to the lineup.

Varun Chakravarthy, their ace spinner, was another crucial retention, ensuring stability in the bowling department. Additionally, uncapped talents Harshit Rana and Ramandeep Singh, who have since earned their international caps, were retained to strengthen the squad. With this solid core, KKR aims to mount a serious challenge for the title.

KKR Retained Players IPL 2025

Rinku Singh (Batsman) - ₹13 crore

Sunil Narine (All-rounder) - ₹12 crore

Andre Russell (All-rounder) - ₹12 crore

Varun Chakravarthy (Bowler) - ₹12 crore

Harshit Rana (Bowler) - ₹4 crore

Ramandeep Singh (All-rounder) - ₹4 crore

IPL 2025: KKR Auction Purse, Total Players

KKR IPL 2025 Auction Buys with Price

Kolkata Knight Riders started their signing of the IPL Auction 2025 with Venkatesh Iyer for a whopping Rs 23.75 crore. The Knight Riders also bought South African Quinton de Kock for Rs 3.60 crore.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz also rejoined the Knight Riders at his base price of Rs 2 crore. South African pacer Anrich Nortje has also moved to the Knight Riders for Rs 6.5 crore. Angkrish Raghuanshi and Vaibhav Arora have returned to the team while Mayank Markande was bought at his base price.

Rovman Powell was the first buy for the Knight Riders on the Day 2 of the auction. KKR also managed to land Australian pacer Spencer Johnson for Rs 2.80 crore.

The Knight Riders went in at the final phase of the auction to sign multiple players at their base price or near there. Ajinkya Rahane has reunited with KKR, while Moeen Ali was also signed at base price. In the final act, KKR landed India pacer Umran Malik to exhaust their purse and end the mega auction with 21 players.

KKR Top 5 Buys in IPL 2025 Auction

1. Venkatesh Iyer - Rs 23.75 crore
2. Anrich Nortje - Rs 6.50 crore
3. Quinton de Kock - Rs 3.60 crore
4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi - Rs 3 crore
5. Spencer Johnson - Rs 2.80 crore

KKR IPL 2025 Squad: Full List of Kolkata Knight Riders Players for IPL 2025 Season

Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Anrich Nortje, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Ajinkya Rahane, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Umran Malik